Chennai Metro Rail, Ola come together to give last mile connectivity for commuters

Cab aggregator Ola on Monday said it has joined hands with Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL). Dedicated Ola kiosks will be available at 11 metro stations to help consumers book cabs under various categories offered by Ola.Ranjani Ayyar | TNN | July 04, 2017, 13:05 IST

Ola aims at replicating similar models with other key public utility spaces in the country, said a release from Ola.CHENNAI: Cab aggregator Ola on Monday said it has joined hands with Chennai Metro Rail Limited (CMRL). Dedicated Ola kiosks will be available at 11 metro stations to help consumers book cabs under various categories offered by Ola.

“Since launch, we are tirelessly working towards offering state-of-the-art infrastructure and mobility experience for users of Chennai Metro. Partnering with Ola from the early stages further enables our efforts. Hundreds of thousands of Chennaiites use the metro and last mile connectivity can often prove to be a challenge. Through ‘Ola Kiosks’ and support from Ola’s representatives at these kiosks, commuters will have added comfort and an uninterrupted travel experience. We appreciate Ola’s efforts to support our shared vision of providing robust and seamless transportation solutions.” added L Narasim Prasad, director- systems & operations, CMRL.

Anand Subramanian, senior director - marketing communications at Ola, said, "Ola works closely and collaboratively with both state and central governments to help shape the future of India’s transportation landscape, and create a smart mobility infrastructure for all Indians. Lakhs of passengers have been commuting using the metro since its inception.

He also added,"This partnership is geared towards ensuring last mile connectivity for the burgeoning mobility needs of the city, and demonstrates our commitment towards bringing simpler, reliable, and seamless mobility services for Chennai Metro users."

Ola has signed similar MoUs with metros across the country, in cities such as Kolkata, Mumbai and Bengaluru. Ola aims at replicating similar models with other key public utility spaces in the country, said a release from Ola.